1998 BMW 318 vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1967 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 318 | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |